by Sophie Treadwell , a prolific and controversial writer whose feminist themes and innovative dramatisation brought expressionist theatre back to life.
Machinal is loosely based on the sensational murder trial of Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray and is a stinging indictment of a world which oppresses women.
Featuring most of the cast from the National Theatre production, including Fiona Shaw as the Young
Woman, John Woodvine as George H Jones and Ciaren Hinds as the Man.
Music by Stephen Warbeck Martin Allen (percussion) Tim Harries (bass) Sonia Slaney (violin) Jamie Talbot
(clarinet/saxophone)
A Catherine Bailey Limited production Rpt
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